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Download full textPolit, Denise F.; And Others – 1983
Project Redirection was designed to help pregnant and parenting adolescents progress toward eventual self-sufficiency by linking them with community agencies and volunteers at four geographically and ethnically diverse sites in the United States. Distinctive features of the program include: (1) a broad scope of services including employability…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Early Parenthood, Financial Support
Quint, Janet C.; Riccio, James A. – 1985
Project Redirection was designed to help pregnant and parenting adolescents progress toward eventual self-sufficiency by linking them with community agencies and volunteers at four geographically and ethnically diverse sites in the United States (in Boston; New York City; Phoenix, Arizona; and Riverside, California). Distinctive features of the…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Early Parenthood, Financial Support
Riccio, James A.; Council, Delia L. – 1985
This report examines the service delivery and institutionalization of experiences of seven programs in various cities using the Project Redirection model, which helps pregnant and parenting adolescents progress toward eventual self-sufficiency by linking them with community agencies and volunteers. This evaluation focuses on innovations in service…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Early Parenthood, Financial Support
Polit, Denise; And Others – 1985
Project Redirection was designed to help pregnant and parenting adolescents progress toward eventual self-sufficiency by linking them with community agencies and volunteers at four geographically and ethnically diverse sites in the United States. Distinctive features of the program include: (1) a broad scope of services including employability…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Early Parenthood, Financial Support
ACTION, Washington, DC. – 1985
This report presents the findings of an evaluation of goal accomplishment at Young Volunteers in Action (YVA) projects at three sites: ALexander City, Alabama; Gainesville, Florida; and New Orleans, Louisiana. First, a brief introduction describes the YVA program and discusses the evaluation approach. The next three sections present case studies…
Descriptors: Adolescents, Community Services, Federal Programs, High Schools
Congress of the U.S., Washington, DC. Senate Special Committee on Aging. – 2001
This Congressional report contains the remarks made at a special meeting of the United States Committee on Aging to celebrate senior citizen's service to their community and examine policies regarding federally funded senior service programs. The following are among the programs, agencies, and organizations represented: Senior Companion Program;…
Descriptors: Agency Role, Community Services, Financial Support, Government Role
Grossman, Jean Baldwin; Furano, Kathryn – 2002
An examination of hundreds of studies on the use of volunteers in mentoring programs, service programs, and local community change initiatives highlight the importance of screening, training, and volunteer management. Each year, more than 90 million Americans contribute more than 20 billion volunteer hours. Personal benefits of volunteering…
Descriptors: Academic Achievement, Adult Education, Churches, Citizen Participation
